Thursday, January 31, 2013

January 31, 2013

ROYAL BIRTHDAY

Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, Princess of Orange-Nassau, Princess of Lippe-Biesterfeld, Marquis of Veere + Vlissingen, Count of Buren, Culemborg + Leerdam, Dietz, Katzenelnbogen + Speigelberg & Vianden, Viscount of Antwerp, Baron of Breda, Cranendonck, Lands of Cujik, Eindhoven, City of Grave, IJsselstein + Liesveld, Diest, Herstal + Warneton, Beilstein, Arlay + Nozeroy, Hereditary Lord + Seigneur of Ameland, Lord of Baarn, Borculo, Bredevoort, Geertruidenberg, Hooge en Lage Zwaluwe, Klundert, Lichtenvoorde, 't Loo, Naaldwijk, Niervaart, Polanen, Steenbergen, Sint Maartensdijk, Soest, Ter Eem, Willemstad + Zevenbergen, Butgenbach, Sankt Vith + Turnhout, Besancon + Montfort & Daasburg   {1938}



ROYAL WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Archduke Karl of Austria, Prince Imperial of Austria, Prince Royal of Hungary, Croatia + Bohemia & Baroness Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza de Kaszon et Imperfalva   {1993} [separated 2003]

















Wednesday, January 30, 2013

January 30, 2013

ROYAL BIRTHDAYS

King Abdullah II of Jordan   {1962}


Infante Felipe of Spain, Prince of Asturias, Prince of Girona, Prince of Viana, Duke of Montblanc, Count of Cervera, Lord of Balaguer   {1968} (son of King Juan Carlos I of Spain)


Prince Hashem bin Al Abdullah of Jordan   {2005} (son of King Abdullah II of Jordan)

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Weekly Agenda: Mon. Jan. 28 - Sun. Feb. 3, 2013

Events carried-over from last week:


Jan.22-29 Denmark: Pr.Consort Henrik & CP Frederik participate in the sailing competition "Prince Henrik Silver Trophy" in Hong Kong, China

Jan.25-Feb.1 Monaco: Historic Monte-Carlo Rally (auto race), Monte-Carlo, Monaco

Jan.28-Feb.1 Italy: Rome Fashion Week (Spring/Summer) (Alta Moda Alta Roma), Rome, Italy

__________

MONDAY

Jan.28  Aga Khan: 73rd Birthday of Princess/Begum Salimah (Sarah/"Sally") Aga Khan   {1940}

Jan.28  France: 1st Birthday of Princess Antoinette of Orleans   {2012}

Jan.28  Baden/Yugoslavia: The coffin of Princess Margarita of Baden is flown to Stuttgart, Germany & brought to Salem for burial at the family cemetery, Stefansfeld, near Baden, according to the rite of the Orthodox church, with attendance from Mrgrv Maximilian of Baden, Pr.Ludwig of Baden, Pss Maria of Yugoslavia, Pss Marie Louise of Baden, Dk Friedrich of Wurttemberg, Dk Ferdinand of Wurttemberg, Pr.Rainier of Hesse, Pr.Albrecht of Hohenzollern, Pr.Andreas of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, Pss Andreas of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, The Pr. of Leiningen, Pss Katarina of Yugoslavia, Pr.Nikola of Yugoslavia & Victoria de Silva

Jan.28 Bahrain: 63rd Birthday of King Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa of Bahrain {1950}

Jan.28  Brunei: 5th Birthday of Princess Ameerah of Brunei   {2008}

Jan.28  Jordan: K.Abdullah II holds a meeting with Mr. Khaled Meshaal in Amman

Jan.28  Japan: E.Akihito officially opens the ordinary DIET session in the upper house of parliament in Tokyo

Jan.28  Bhutan: K.Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck meets with Mr. Rahul Gandhi (Vice President of the Indian National Congress) & General Bikram Singh (Chief of the Army Staff) @ the Taj Palace in New Delhi, India

Jan.28  Netherlands: Q.Beatrix announces her upcoming abdication (on April 30, 2013) in favor of her eldest son + heir, Pr.Willem-Alexander Pr of Orange from the Paleis Huis ten Bosch in a pre-recorded message shown on Dutch television + radio, (he will become King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlads & Pss Maxima will become Queen Maxima) on Apr.30, 2013, (& his eldest daughter, Pss Catharina-Amalia, will become HRH The Princess of Orange); upon her abdication Q.Beatrix’s title will revert to Princess Beatrix {following the abdication, the family of Willem-Alexander will initially continue to live @ Eikenhorst in Wassenaar, then at the appropriate moment the family will move to Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague; during the intervening time period Huis ten Bosch Palace will be used for official receptions + meetings; Noordeinde Palace will continue to be used as the monarch’s place of work; Beatrix will take up residence @ Drakensteyn Castle in Lage Vuursche}

Jan.28  Belgium: K.Albert II holds an audience with Luc Coene, Governor of the National Bank of Belgium, @ the Chateau de Laeken, Brussels

Jan.28  Luxembourg: HGD Guillaume & HGDss Stephanie vists Doneck Euroflex, a print ink producer in Grevenmacher [to tour the facility, attend a presentation of the various activities by the company & attend a reception)

Jan.28  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales attends a Meeting of The Prince’s Charities’ International Sustainability Unit’s United Kingdom Fishing Industry Steering Group @ the Royal Society, London & later gives a Reception @ Clarence House

Jan.28 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal opens 47 Air Despatch Squadron Hangar @ Royal Air Force Brize Norton, Carterton, Oxfordshire

Jan.28  Spain: K.Juan Carlos I holds an audience with a representation of the National Organization of Spanish Blind (ONCE) & its Foundation, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Organization & the 25th anniversary of the Foundation, @ the Palace of la Zarzuela, Madrid

Jan.28 Sweden: Name Day of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden

Jan.28 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf & CPss Victoria attend informational cabinet meeting/briefing, @ the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Jan.28  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf & Q.Silvia attend the Royal Forestry + Agriculture Academy's 200th anniversary, @ City Hall, Stockholm

Jan.28 Sweden: Q.Silvia holds an audience with Bishop Tomas/Thomas of the Coptic Church in Egypt, @ the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Jan.28  Sweden: Q.Silvia attends the inauguration of the instructions in the "Meetings with Memories", @ the National Museum, Stockholm

Jan.28 Sweden: Name Day of Prince Carl Philip of Sweden, Duke of Varmland

Jan.28  Norway: K.Harald V holds audiences [separately] with: the Chief of the Naval Staff (with attendance from CP Haakon); representatives of the Norwegian Polytechnic Society; & representatives of the Royal Norwegian Yacht Club

Jan.28  Norway: K.Harald V & Q.Sonja host a luncheon for new members of the diplomatic corps

Jan.28  Denmark: CPss Mary participates in the conference “Social Business Priorities” organized by Danida + Danish Industry @ Eigtveds Warehouse, Asian Space 2F, Copenhagen

__________

TUESDAY

Jan.29 Kuwait: 7th Accession Anniversary of Sheikh Sabah IV Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of Kuwait {2006}

Jan.29 Jordan/Bahrain: K.Abdullah II of Jordan visits Bahrain to meet with K.Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain to discuss bilateral relations & the latest developments in the region

Jan.29 Netherlands: Pss Maxima makes a working visit tot he Royal Navy in Den Helder

Jan.29 Belgium: K.Albert II & Q.Paola host a 2013 New Year Reception for leading authorities + Belgian personalities @ the Palais de Bruxelles (the Royal Palace), Brussels, with attendance from: Pr.Philippe Dk of Brabant, Pss Mathilde Dss of Brabant, Pss Astrid, Pr.Lorenz, Pr.Laurent & Pss Claire

Jan.29 Belgium: K.Albert II holds an audience with Elio Di Rupo, Prime Minister, @ the Chateau de Laeken, Brussels

Jan.29 Luxembourg: GDss Maria Teresa & HGDss Stephanie visit the National Children's Home "Staatlech Kannerheemer" in Schifflange [attend a presentation of the operation of Children's Homes of the State; visit the infrastructure; & meet the children + supervising staff to share their experiences & daily lives]

Jan.29  Liechtenstein: 13th Religious Wedding Anniversary of Prince Maximilian of Liechtenstein & Princess Angela of Liechtenstein   {2000}

Jan.29 UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales, as President of Business in the Community (BITC), leads a group of senior business leaders on a Seeing is Believing visit to an organisation supported by BITC, Circle Sports, London

Jan.29 UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales attends a 'Seeing is Believing' report back seminar @ St. James's Palace Apartments, London

Jan.29 UK: Camilla Dss of Cornwall, as Royal Colonel of the 4th Battalion, The Rifles, visits the Battalion during their pre-deployment training (to view mission-specific training, visit the new gym, open the Officers Mess & join soldiers + their families at a reception) @ Ward Barracks, Bulford, Wiltshire

Jan.29 UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex visits Hampshire [opens/visits the St. Alphege Building @ the University of Winchester, Winchester; unveils a bronze statue (a commemorative roundel) to mark HM The Queen's Diamond Jubilee @ a Reception in the Great Hall, Winchester; & visits Winchester Cathedral, The Close, Winchester]

Jan.29 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal, as Royal Patron of the Motor Neurone Disease Association, attends a Reception in support of the Oxford Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Research + Care @ The Royal Society, London

Jan.29 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits the Working Men's College, Camden, London

Jan.29 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal, as President of Carers Trust, attends a Dinner in London

Jan.29 UK: Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester attends a Flooding Event @ the Brunei Gallery, University of London, London

Jan.29 Spain: K.Juan Carlos I receives the presentation of credentials from the ambassadors of the Ukraine (Mr. Serhii Phoreltsev), Cape Verde (Mr. Mario Ferreira Lopes Camoes), Serbia (Mr. Danko Prokic), Jordan (Mr. Ghassam Abdel Rahim Odeh Majali) & Uruguay (Mr. Francisco Carlos Bustillo Bonasso), @ the Royal Palace, Madrid

Jan.29 Spain: Q.Sofia chairs the admittance of D. Ramon Tamames @ the Royal Academy of Moral + Political Sciences, Madrid

Jan.29 Spain: Infe Felipe Pr of Asturias holds an audience with Dr. Javier Duarte de Ochoa, Governor of the Mexican State of Veracruz @ the Palace of la Zarzuela, Madrid

Jan.29 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf attends the seminar "Global Outlook - Future Competition for Land", Norra Latin, Stockholm

Jan.29 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf & Q.Silvia attend the presentation of the Smil Band Prize, Stockholm

Jan.29-30 Sweden: Pr.Carl Philip attends the Bocuse d'Or 2013 chef championship, Lyon, France

Jan.29 Norway: K.Harald V visits Amli

Jan.29 Denmark: Q.Margrethe II holds Haederstegnsmiddag for Navy Officers @ Christian VII's Palace, Amalienborg

__________

WEDNESDAY

Jan.30 Jordan: 51st Birthday of King Abdullah II of Jordan {1962}

Jan.30 Jordan/Kuwait: K.Abdullah II of Jordan visits Kuwait to participate in a major donors conference (invited by the Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Ban Ki-moon)

Jan.30  Jordan: 8th Birthday of Prince Hashem bin Al Abdullah of Jordan   {2005}

Jan.30 Monaco: Pr.Albert II participates in the conference entitled "Oceans, climate, food: pathways of the transition towards a sustainable world" @ the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium

Jan.30 Netherlands: Pss Maxima speaks at the conference, Feeding the World, @ the Hilton Hotel in Amsterdam

Jan.30 Belgium: Q.Paola visits the offices of Child Focus & participates in the preview of the 10th campaign "Safer Internet Day" ("World Day for Safer Internet") under the theme "Connect with Respect" (promoting prevention + responsible use of online + mobile technology with children + adolescents, which starts on Feb.5), in Brussels

Jan.30 Spain: K.Juan Carlos I holds an audience with the Mayor of Vitoria-Gasteiz, Javier Maroto Aranzabal, @ the Palace of la Zarzuela, Madrid

Jan.30 Spain: 45th Birthday of Infante Felipe of Spain, Prince of Asturias {1968}

Jan.30 Spain: Infe Felipe Pr of Asturias & Letizia Pss of Asturias preside over the opening of the 33rd edition of the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) @ the Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I, Madrid

Jan.30 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf attends the presentation of the Swedish Quality Award, Karlskoga

Jan.30 Sweden: Q.Silvia attends Silvia School's 20th anniversary, Hassleholm

Jan.30 Norway: K.Harald V attends the symposium "Food from the ocean - Norway's opportunities", Oslo

Jan.30 Denmark: Pss Benedikte holds Board Meeting for Dressurens Friends, @ Christian VIII's Palace, Amalienborg

__________

THURSDAY

Jan.31  Austria: 20th Wedding Anniversary of Archduke Karl of Austria & Archduchess Francesca of Austria   {1993}

Jan.31 Netherlands: 75th Birthday of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands {1938}

Jan.31 Netherlands: Pss Maxima visits a workshop of Probation in Arnhem (where used tools from people in the community are refurbished for reuse & collected by the Foundation Gered Tools to be distributed to students of technical education in developing countries)

Jan.31 Belgium: Pr.Philippe Dk of Brabant attends the 1st Interdisciplinary Congress on Sustainable Development under the theme "How to transition our societies?" @ the Palais des Congres in Namur

Jan.31 Belgium: Pss Mathilde Dss of Brabant attends the 1st National Conference on "Financial Literacy" [an initiative of the Financial Services + Markets Authority (FSMA)] @ the Palais d'Egmont in Brussels

Jan.31 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits Essex [attends a Church Service to mark the 60th Anniversary of the East Coast Floods @ Chelmsford Cathedral, Tindall Square, Chelmsford; & visits the Wilderness Foundation + the Diamond Jubilee Wood in Chelmsford]

Jan.31 Spain: K.Juan Carlos I holds an audience with the President of the Generalitat of Catalonia, Artur Mas i Gavarro (after taking office Dec. 24, 2012), @ the Palace of la Zarzuela, Madrid

Jan.31 Spain: Infe Felipe Pr of Asturias presides over the opening of the new headquarters of the company REPSOL, Madrid

Jan.31 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf & Q.Silvia visit the art gallery Artipelag, Gus

Jan.31 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf & Q.Silvia attend the Stockholm Stock Exchange's 150th anniversary, @ Stockholm City Hall

Jan.31 Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with the Minister of Foreign Affairs

Jan.31 Norway: Q.Sonja attends the opening of the exhibition "Three journeys - three landscapes" @ Svalbard Art Gallery, Longyearbyen

Jan.31 Norway: Q.Sonja opens Polarjazz 2013, Longyearbyen

Jan.31-Feb.2 Denmark: Copenhagen Fashion Week in Copenhagen, Denmark

Jan.31 Denmark: Pss Marie attends the L'Oreal/UNESCO scholarship distribution to women in science @ the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences, Copenhagen

___________

FRIDAY

Feb.1 Dubai/UAE: Dubai Desert Classic (golf), Dubai, UAE

Feb.1  Monaco: 48th Birthday of Princess Stephanie of Monaco   {1965}

Feb.1 Spain: Letizia Pss of Asturias presides over the opening of the 2nd Meeting of Rare Diseases, Mahon, Menorca

Feb.1 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf, Q.Silvia, CPss Victoria, Pr.Daniel & Pr.Carl Philip attend the Sweden Dinner @ the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Feb.1 Norway: K.Harald V presides over the Council of State @ the Royal Palace, with attendance from CP Haakon

Feb.1 Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with the Prime Minister, with attendance from CP Haakon

Feb.1 Norway: K.Harald V holds audiences [separately] with: Mr. Torfinn Langelid, appointed Officer of the Order of St. Olav; representatives of the Norwegian Cancer Society; & representatives of the Norwegian Association of Hunters + Anglers

Feb.1 Denmark: CP Frederik participates in the inauguration of BioPro project - a collaboration between universities + manufacturers biotech production time, @ Novo Nordisk A / S, Kalundborg

Feb.1 Denmark: CPss Mary visits the Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) @ the Bella Center, Copenhagen

Feb.1 Denmark: CPss Mary presides over the Designers' Nest Award Ceremony, Copenhagen

__________

SATURDAY

Feb.2 Italy: 70th Birthday of Princess Maria Beatrice of Savoy {1943}

Feb.2  Netherlands: 11th Wedding Anniversary of Prince Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, Prince of Orange & Princess Maxima of the Netherlands   {2002}

Feb.2 Belgium: Pss Mathilde Dss of Brabant attends the presentation of the documentary film "Kinshasa Kids" by Marc-Henri Wajnberg (based on the story of a group of children considered witches who form a band to avert their fate) @ the Cinema Vendome in Brussels

Feb.2 Austria/Luxembourg: 25th Birthday of Archduke Christoph of Austria {1988}

Feb.2 UK: Wales vs. Ireland rugby match @ Millenium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, UK

Feb.2 UK: England vs. Scotland rugby match @ Rugby Road, Twickenham, London, England, UK

Feb.2 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attends the England vs. Scotland rugby match @ Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham

__________

SUNDAY

Feb.3  Liechtenstein: 55th Birthday of Princess Angela of Liechtenstein   {1958}

Feb.3 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf & Q.Silvia attend a service + reception for the new Pastor of the Royal Court Parish, @ the Royal Chapel

Feb.3 Denmark: Q.Margrethe II participates in worship @ the Deaf Church, Frederiksberg

Feb.3  Denmark: 45th Wedding Anniversary of Princess Benedikte of Denmark, Princess of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg & Prince Richard of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg   {1968}

I'm back!

I took a week-long break from the blogging world to go on a tropical vacation, got home late on Saturday night... just now getting the blog back in order.  Hope you all had a good week!

Since I did not do a "Weekly Agenda" post last week, I figured I would do something I never do - a "recap" post of the week instead!  I sure picked a busy week in the royal world to go away...

WEEKLY RECAP: Monday, January 21 - Sunday, January 27, 2013

Events carried-over from the previous week:


Jan.17-27 Monaco: 37th International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo @ the Chapiteau de Fontvieille

Jan.20-24  Denmark: CPss Mary participates in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting / Young Global Leaders n Davos-Klosters, Switzerland


MONDAY

Jan.21-24 France: Paris Fashion Week (Mode a Paris) (Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2013 Collections) in Paris, France

Jan.21  France: Pr.Henri of Orleans Ct of Paris attends the Requiem Mass celebrated in honor of King Louis XVI of France, in the Church of Saint-Germain l’Auxerrois in Paris, France (across from the Louvre in Paris)

Jan.21  Germany: 76th Birthday of Prince Max-Emanuel of Bavaria, Duke in Bavaria   {1937}

Jan.21  Montenegro: 33rd Birthday of Hereditary Prince Boris Petrovic-Njegos of Montenegro, Grand Duke of Grahovo + Zeta   {1980}

Jan.21 Bulgaria: 51st Wedding Anniversary of Tsar Simeon II of Bulgaria & Tsaritsa Margarita of Bulgaria {1962} [religious]

Jan.21  Serbia: CP Alexander II attends the opening of the exhibition of documents “Transport + connections in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia 1918-1941” to mark the anniversary of the Archive of Yugoslavia Day, in Belgrade

Jan.21  Serbia: CP Alexander II attends the opening of the exhibition “St. Sava in the Russian Imperial Chronicle” @ the Patriarchy of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Belgrade

Jan.21  Jordan/Dubai: K.Abdullah II of Jordan & Shkh/Emir Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum of Dubai attend the 2013 3rd Arab Economic + Social Development Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Jan.21  Jordan: Q.Rania meets with beneficiaries of scholarships offered by various international universities in Amman

Jan.21  Monaco: Pr.Albert II visits the Musee Oceanographique de Monaco to attend the screening of Pierre Frolla’s new film, “Okeanos Rencontre Avec Les Baleines a Bosse”

Jan.21  Monaco: Pss Charlene attends the Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2013 show @ L’espace Ephemere des Tuileries, in Paris, France

Jan.21-25 2013 Netherlands: Q.Beatrix, Pr.Willem-Alexander Pr of Orange & Pss Maxima make a State Visit to Brunei & Singapore (Jan.21-22 in Brunei & Jan.24-25 in Singapore)

Jan.21-22 Netherlands/Brunei: At the invitation of Sult.Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, Q.Beatrix, Pr.Willem-Alexander Pr of Orange & Pss Maxima of the Netherlands makes a State Visit to Brunei Darussalam

Jan.21  Netherlands/Brunei: Q.Beatrix, Pr.Willem-Alexander & Pss Maxima of the Netherlands visit Brunei Darussalam, Brunei, with representatives of a Dutch trade delegation to strengthen economic + bilateral ties between the Netherlands & Brunei [upon their arrival at the airport they are welcomed by CP Al-Muhtadee Billah & CPss Sarah of Brunei; attend a welcoming ceremony @ Istana Nurul Iman Royal Palace where they’re welcomed by Sult.Hassanal Bolkiah, Q.Saleha, CP Al-Muhtadee Billah & CPss Sarah of Brunei; attend an audience with Sult.Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei; tour the Brunei Museum to visit the exhibition “Brunei English & Collections on Borneo Cultures 1870-1940” with CP Al-Muhtadee Billah & CPss Sarah of Brunei; take a boat trip on the Brunei River to visit the Kampong Ayer (Water Village), as area of Brunei’s capital city Bandar Seri Bagawan; & attend a gala state banquet @ Istana Nurul Iman with Sult.Hassanal Bolkiah, Q.Saleha, CP Al-Muhtadee Billah & CPss Sarah of Brunei]

Jan.21  Belgium: Pss Mathilde Dss of Brabant gives a speech & attends a seminar "First meeting of the Transatlantic Forum on Inclusive Early Years: Early Childhood Quality Services for All: Addressing Disparities in Access for Migrant Children from Low-Income Families",@ the Marriott Hotel in Ghent, Province of East Flanders

Jan.21  Liechtenstein: 13th Civil Wedding Anniversary of Prince Maximilian of Liechtenstein & Princess Angela of Liechtenstein   {2000}

Jan.21  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales visits Merseyside/Liverpool [visits the Jaguar Land Rover plant to view the production line + training facilities & meet employees, Speke Boulevard, Halewood, Merseyside; visits the Jaguar Land Rover Education Centre to meet Knowsley Primary School pupils taking part in an activity-based maths + industrial production lesson organised through Business in the Community's Business Class initiative & to meet teachers + business leaders involved in raising awareness of manufacturing + related subjects among school children, Halewood; opens/visits the recently restored Florence Institute for Boys, known as The Florrie, Mill Street, Liverpool; visits Harrison Advanced Rods to meet staff + view the manufacturing process, @ Brunswick Business Park, Liverpool

Jan.21  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales visits ATG Access to meet staff + tour the premises, Cobaco House, Haydock Industrial Estate, Haydock, St Helens, Lancashire

Jan.21  UK: Pr.Harry of Wales ends his tour in Afghanistan & leaves for England this afternoon

Jan.21  UK: Pr.Edward Dk of Kent, as Royal Colonel of the 1st Battalion The Rifles, receives Lieutenant Colonel James de la Billiere upon relinquishing his appointment as Commanding Officer & Lieutenant Colonel Karl Hickman upon assuming the appointment

Jan.21  Spain: K.Juan Carlos I holds an audience with Mr. Inigo Urkullu Renteria, Lehendakari (President) of the Basque Government (after his election on Dec. 13, 2012) @ the Palace of la Zarzuela, Madrid

Jan.21 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf, Q.Silvia, CPss Victoria & Pss Christina attend the seminar "Good ideas for a better world - a conversation about the royal foundations", in the Bernadotte Library @ the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Jan.21  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf holds a farewell audience for Kenyan Ambassador HE Ms. Purity Wakiuru Muhindi, @ the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Jan.21 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf holds an audience with Peter Gudmundson, President of the Royal Institute of Technology, @ the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Jan.21 Norway: 22nd Oath-taking Anniversary of King Harald V of Norway {1991}

Jan.21  Norway: to celebrate the 9th birthday of Pss Ingrid Alexandra, the Norwegian Royal Court has released a new official 3-generation photo of K.Harald V, CP Haakon & Pss Ingrid Alexandra

Jan.21  Norway: Q.Sonja & CP Haakon travel to Bergen to meet the families of the 5 missing men [from the hostage situation in Algeria] (visit the centre established for the next of kin for the duration of the hostage situation in Algeria)

Jan.21-27  Norway: CP Haakon & CPss Mette-Marit attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, in Davos, Switzerland

Jan.21 Norway: 9th Birthday of Princess Ingrid Alexandra of Norway {2004}

Jan.21  Denmark: Public audience @ Christiansborg Castle

Jan.21  Denmark: Pss Marie presents the "Prix litteraire des Ambassadeurs" (PLA) & presents the prize to Danish author, Ms. Sissel-Jo Gazan, @ The Belgian Embassy residence, Copenhagen

 _________

TUESDAY

Jan.22  Serbia: the remains/casket of King Peter II of Yugoslavia (d. Nov.3, 1970), accompanied by Pr.Alexander (his youngest grandson) are returned to Belgrade, Serbia, from the St. Sava Monastery Church in Libertyville (north of Chicago), Illinois, USA, & are temporarily placed in the Royal Chapel if St. Andrew the First Called, of the Royal Palace in Dedinje Belgrade, Serbia [CP Alexander II, CPss Katherine, Her.Pr.Peter, Pr.Philip & Pr.Alexander welcome the remains @ the Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport & then attend the requiem for the late King led by HH Patriarch Irinej of Serbia @ the St. Andrew the First Called Royal Chapel in Dedinje]

Jan.22  Bhutan: K.Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck & Q.Jetsun Pema Wangchuck attend the closing ceremony og the 2nd Camp Raven @ the YDF Hall in Thimphu

Jan.22  Monaco: Pr.Albert II, Pss Charlene, Pss Stephanie & Pauline Ducruet attend the 37th Festival International du Cirque de Monte-Carlo gala award ceremony @ the Chapiteau de Fontvieille

Jan.22  Netherlands/Brunei: Q.Beatrix, Pr.Willem-Alexander Pr of Orange & Pss Maxima of the Netherlands make a State Visit to Brunei Darussalam [visit the Dutch Shell headquarters in Brunei, in Seria with CP Al-Muhtadee Billah & CPss Sarah of Brunei; take a 50-minute aerial tour by helicopter to tour the heart of Borneo; attend lunch @ the Empire Hotel Country Club & held meetings with businesses in the presence of the Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade, Lilianne Ploumen; meet with a small Dutch community living in Brunei @ the Royal Brunei Polo + Riding Club; & attend a gala concert hosted by Q.Beatrix “Calefax Reed Quartet” @ the Empire Theatre with Sult.Hassanal Bolkiah, Q.Saleha, CP Al-Muhtadee Billah & CPss Sarah of Brunei]

Jan.22  Belgium: K.Albert II holds an audience with Elio Di Rupo, Prime Minister, @ the Chateau de Laeken, Brussels

Jan.22  Belgium: Pr.Philippe Dk of Brabant & Pss Mathilde Dss of Brabant attends the Crystal Awards Ceremony – Exploring Arts in Society, during the 2013 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

Jan.22  Luxembourg: HGD Guillaume & HGDss Stephanie receive Claude Strasser (General Director of P&T Luxembourg) & Emile Espen (Director of the Stamps Department of P&T) for an audience @ the Grand Ducal Palace to view the commemorative stamps given out on the occasion of their engagement + wedding

Jan.22  Liechtenstein: Her.Pss Sophie receives the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (Peter Maurer) for an audience @ the Schloss Vaduz in Vaduz, with attendance from Pr.Nikolaus

Jan.22  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales visits Middleport Pottery, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire [to meet staff + tour the factory premises]

Jan.22  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales receives representatives from Burslem Community & The Prince’s Charities

Jan.22  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales visits the headquarters of Crockett & Jones (footwear manufacturers) to tour the factory + meet staff, Northampton, Northamptonshire

Jan.22  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales, as Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps, receives Lieutenant Colonel Thomas de la Rue (Commanding Officer 3 Regiment)

Jan.22  UK: Camilla Dss of Cornwall receives Commander Iain Breckenridge upon relinquishing his appointment as Commandig Officer of HMS ASTUTE & Commander Stephen Walker upon assuming the appointment

Jan.22 UK: Camilla Dss of Cornwall, as Patron of the British Equestrian Foundation, hosts a reception for the British equestrian teams at the London 2012 Olympic + Paralympics Games & celebrate their achievements, @ Clarence House, London

Jan.22 UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex attends a Lunch to celebrate the formation of the Border Union Agricultural Society @ The Springwood Hall/Park, Border Union Showground, Kelso, Roxburgh-Ettrick + Lauderdale

Jan.22 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits Greater Manchester [opens 'Bolton One', Health, Leisure + Research Centre, Bolton; & opens the Centre of Excellence @ The Royal Bolton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Farnworth, Bolton]

Jan.22 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal opens Hyde Technology School, Hyde, Cheshire

Jan.22 UK: Pr.Edward Dk of Kent visits companies in Cambridgeshire [visits Illumina, Little Chesterford; visits the British Antarctic Survey @ the Madingley Site; visits Base4Innovations, Madingley; visits Audley End Railway Station, Wendons Ambo, near Saffron Walden; visits Horizon Discovery Limited, Cambridge Research Park, Waterbeach]

Jan.22  Spain: K.Juan Carlos I holds an audience with the Board of Directors of Enagas (the Technical Manager of the Spanish gas system + main carriers of natural gas in Spain), @ the Palace of la Zarzuela, Madrid

Jan.22  Spain: Q.Sofia opens the exhibition "The invention specifically" Coleccion Patricia Phelps de Cisneros" @ the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Madrid

Jan.22  Spain: Infe Felipe Pr of Asturias holds an audience with Mr. Antonio Augusto Junho Anastasia, Governor of the Brazilian State of Minas Gerias, @ the Palace of la Zarzuela, Madrid

Jan.22  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf & Q.Silvia hold an audience with Labour Minister Hillevi Engstrom, @ the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Jan.22 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf & Q.Silvia attend the Young Music at the Palace concert, in the Hall of State, @ the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Jan.22  Sweden: Pr.Carl Philip holds an audience with representatives from Sweden Veterans Associatoin Fredsbasjrarna, @ the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Jan.22 Sweden: Pr.Carl Philip attends the Scholarship Award Ceremony of the Prince Bertil + Princess Lilian Sports Foundation, @ the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Jan.22  Denmark: Q.Margrethe II hosts a lunch for the President of the Republic of Lithuania, HE Ms. Dalia Grybauskaite @ Christian VII's Palace, Amalienborg

Jan.22-29  Denmark: Pr.Consort Henrik participates in the sailing competition "Prince Henrik Silver Trophy" in Hong Kong, China

Jan.22  Denmark: CPss Mary attends the Crystal Awards Ceremony – Exploring Arts in Society, during the 2013 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

 __________

WEDNESDAY

Jan.23-27 Switzerland: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland

Jan.23  Serbia: Her.Pr.Peter & Pr.Alexander host the exhibition opening of “Beauty and Nobility – Women portraits in the Dedinje Royal Palaces Collection” in cooperation with The Ministry of Culture + Information & the Russian Cultural Centre in Serbia, Belgrade

Jan.23  Bhutan: K.Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck & Q.Jetsun Pema Wangchuck begin their 7-day State Visit to India [to attend the 64th Republic Day Celebrations, to meet with the President of India (Mr. Pranab Mukherjee) & India’s Prime Minister (Mr. Manmohan Singh)]

Jan.23  Bhutan: 31st Birthday of Princess Ashi Kesang Choden Wangchuck of Bhutan   {1982}

Jan.23  Jordan: K.Abdullah II speaks with the President of France, Mr. Francois Hollande regarding bilateral ties & regional developments

Jan.23  Monaco: Pr.Albert II, Pss Charlene, Pierre Casiraghi, Pss Stephanie & Pauline Ducruet attend the 37th International Monte-Carlo Circus Festival’s Award Ceremony

Jan.23 Monaco: 56th Birthday of Princess Caroline of Hanover, Hereditary Princess of Monaco {1957}

Jan.23  Monaco: 14th Civil Wedding Anniversary of Princess Caroline of Hanover, Hereditary Princess of Monaco & Prince Ernst August of Hanover   {1999}

Jan.23  Netherlands: Pss Laurentien reads during the National Reading Breakfast (to kick off the 10th Nationale Voorlessdagen / 10th National Reading Day) as part of the Read for Breakfast Campaign, reading the book “Nog 100 Nachtjes Slapen” by illustrator Ms. Milja Praagman, in the Wide Area School Krullevaar in The Hague

Jan.23  Netherlands: Pss Laurentien attends the Film Premiere of “Nijntje The Movie” (based on the children’s books of Dick Bruna) @ the Tuschinski Theater in Amsterdam

Jan.23  Belgium: K.Albert II & Q.Paola host a 2013 New Year Reception @ the Palais de Bruxelles (the Royal Palace), Brussels, for representatives of the European Commission (the President & Vice-President of the European Parliament; President of the Council of the European Union; the President, Vice-President + Member of the European Commission; the Permanent Representatives, Deputy Permanent Representatives, Representatives from the Political + Security Committee; representatives from the Military Committee of the European Union + the Heads of Mission accredited to the European Commission; Representatives of the Economic + Social Committee & the Committee of the Regions)

Jan.23  Luxembourg: GDss Maria Teresa participates in a roundtable discussion with students from the Ecole Sainte-Anne in Ettelbruck (Private School for Girls Sainte-Anne) (to discuss the themes of the respective welfare/assistance in in Luxembourg, the Project de la Main Tendue in Burundi & microcredit, as part of the project ‘Staark Fraen’ initiated by the school under the theme of Equality of Opportunity)

Jan.23  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales receives Professor Dr. Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu (Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Co-operation)

Jan.23  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales receives Mr. Nguyen Phu Trong (General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam)

Jan.23  UK: Camilla Dss of Cornwall visits St. Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Battersea, London [to visit a reading scheme, meet staff + children benefitting from the project run by the Beanstalk literacy charity (formerly known as Volunteer Reading Help {VRH}) & meets Beanstalk reading volunteers who are funded by the Evening Standard's Get London Reading Campaign]

Jan.23  UK: Pr.Harry of Wales has arrived back in Britain following his 4-month deployment in Afghanistan

Jan.23 UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex visits Leicestershire [opens The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre, Leicester; visits The Square Mile Project in Leicester; & visits North Warwickshire + Hinckley College, Creative Arts Campus, Hickley, Leicestershire]

Jan.23  UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex, as Vice Patron of the Royal Bath + West of England Society, holds a Luncheon for Mr. Edwin White upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman

Jan.23 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal, as Patron of Sense - The National Deafblind + Rubella Association, attends an Annual Supporters' Luncheon/Reception @ Wragge & Co., London

Jan.23 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal opens the Therapies Department @ The Royal London Hospital, London

Jan.23 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal presents The Queen’s Award for Enterprise to Henry Poole & Co., London

Jan.23 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attends the Thomson Reuters International Financing Review Annual Awards Ceremony + Dinner @ Grosvenor House Hotel, London

Jan.23  UK: Birgitte Dss of Gloucester, as Patron of See Ability, receives Mr. James Deeley upon assuming his appointment as Chairman

Jan.23  UK: Pr.Edward Dk of Kent, as Honorary Member of the Athenaeum, attends the Annual Dinner of the Veterani Vitis, London

Jan.23  Spain: K.Juan Carlos I & Q.Sofia host a reception for the Diplomatic Corps in Spain @ the Royal Palace, Madrid, with attendance from Infe Felipe Pr of Asturias & Letizia Pss of Asturias 

Jan.23  Sweden: CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel attend the Unga Musik pa Slottets Konsert (Young Music Concert at the Palace) in the National Hall @ the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Jan.23  Norway: K.Harald V attends the official opening of the 150th anniversary of Edvard Munch, @ Oslo Town Hall

Jan.23-29  Denmark: CP Frederik participates in the sailing competition "Prince Henrik Silver Trophy" in Hong Kong, China

Jan.23  Denmark: CPss Mary attends the Special Address ‘Leading against the Odds’ @ the Annual Meeting 2013 of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

Jan.23  Denmark: Pr.Joachim presents the Danish Industry Initiative by DI's Conference for Small + Medium-sized Enterprises, @ Tivoli Congress Center, Copenhagen

__________

THURSDAY

Jan.24-27  Switzerland: World Cup Polo on Snow, on the frozen surface of Lake St. Moritz, St. Moritz, Switzerland

Jan.24  Germany: 46th Religious Wedding Anniversary of Prince Max-Emanuel of Bavaria, Duke in Bavaria & Princess Elizabeth of Bavaria, Duchess in Bavaria   {1967}

Jan.24  Baden/Yugoslavia/Serbia: Funeral of Princess Margarita of Baden (d. Jan.15, 2013 in Farnham, Surrey, UK) @ the Serbian Orthodox Church of St. Sava, London, UK (niece of Pr.Philip Dk of Edinburgh, ex-wife of the late Prince Tomislav of Yugoslavia; mother of Pr.Nicholas & Pss Katarina of Yugoslavia) {attended by: CP Alexander II of Serbia, CPss Katherine of Serbia, Pr.Philip of Serbia, Pss Katarina of Yugoslavia, Pr.Nikola of Yugoslavia, Victoria de Silva & Sir Desmond de Silva, Pr.Philip Dk of Edinburgh, Mrgrv Maximilian of Baden, Mrgrvine Valerie of Baden, Pss Marie Louise of Baden, Her.Pr.Bernhard of Baden & Her.Pss Stephanie of Baden + their 3 sons, Pr.Leopold of Baden, Pr.Michael of Baden, Pr.Ludwig of Baden & Pss Marianne (Anna Maria/“Mandi”) of Baden, Pr.Berthold of Baden, Q.Anne Marie of Greece, Pss Sibilla of Luxembourg, Pss Sarvath of Jordan, Pss Rahma of Jordan, Pss Sumaya of Jordan, Pss Badiya of Jordan, Pss Tatiana Radziwill & Dr. John Fruchaud, George Windsor Earl of St. Andrews} followed by a reception in the church’s fellowship hall

Jan.24  Jordan: Q.Rania participates in a panel discussion entitled “The Global Development Outlook” during the 43rd World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

Jan.24-25 Netherlands: At the invitation of President Tony Tan Keng Yam of Singapore, Q.Beatrix, Pr.Willem-Alexander Pr of Orange & Pss Maxima of the Netherlands makes a State Visit to Singapore

Jan.24  Netherlands: Q.Beatrix, Pr.Willem-Alexander Pr of Orange & Pss Maxima make a State Visit to Singapore [attend an official welcoming ceremony @ Istana Palace with President Tony Tan Keng Yam & Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong; visit the Urban Redevelopment Authority City Gallery to learn about the development of Singapore’s urban landscape; & attend a gala state banquet held in their honor @ Istana Palace]

Jan.24  Netherlands: 70th Birthday Dinner in honour of Pss Margriet hosted by Ambassador James Lambert & Alexandra Echevarria-Lambert @ the Canadian Embassy in Wassenaar [attended by: Pss Margriet, Prof.Pieter van Vollenhoven, Pr.Floris & Pss Aimee]

Jan.24  Belgium: K.Albert II holds an audience with Alexander De Croo, Deputy Prime Minister + Minister of Pensions, @ the Chateau de Laeken, Brussels

Jan.24  Liechtenstein: 10th Civil Wedding Anniversary of Prince Alexander of Liechtenstein & Princess Astrid of Liechtenstein  {2003}

Jan.24  UK: Q.Elizabeth II visits the local Women’s Institute, Sandringham

Jan.24  UK: Pr.Philip Dk of Edinburgh & George Windsor Earl of St. Andrews attend the Funeral of HGDH Princess Margarita of Baden @ the Serbian Orthodox Church of St. Sava, London

Jan.24  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales & Camilla Dss of Cornwall visit Kennington, London [visit the Pathways Project @ St. Anselm's Church, Kennington Cross, to learn about the community charity project "Pathways at Kennington Cross" (aiming to help deprived people in the area by creating a new community hub through redeveloping of the St. Anselm's Church to include a new cafe that will provide work, training + accomodation for ex offenders as they return to the community & new community + charity space) & tour already completed social enterprise business units + meet partners associated with the project; & visit the City & Guilds of London Art School to tour the Historic Carving Department + the Conservation Department & learn about the specialist training provided to young restoration + conservation professionals]

Jan.24  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales visits The Surrey Country Cricket Club to inspect the work to the new frontage of the Pavilion & meet the craftsmen + builders working on the project, the Oval, Kennington, London

Jan.24 UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales holds a Prince’s Charities Meeting @ St. James’s Palace

Jan.24  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales, as Colonel of the Welsh Guards & Patron of the Welsh Guards Afghanistan Appeal, attends a Reception @ Drapers’ Hall, London

Jan.24  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales & Camilla Dss of Cornwall give a Reception for High Commissioners representing Commonwealth Realm Nations, @ Clarence House, London

Jan.24  UK: Pr.Andrew Dk of York visits Switzerland [attends the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos; & gives a Reception @ the Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvedere, Davos]

Jan.24  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex, as Honorary Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, attends the Education Committee Meeting @ Haberdashers’ Hall, London

Jan.24  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex, as Trustee of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, chairs a Development Committee Meeting @ Buckingham Palace

Jan.24  UK: Pr.Edward Earl of Wessex receives the Rt.Hon.Philip Hammond MP (Secretary of State for Defense)

Jan.24  UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex visits Sainsbury plc Food Centre, London

Jan.24 UK: Sophie Ctss of Wessex, as President of NSPCC (the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children), attends a Trustees' Meeting @ Weston House, London

Jan.24  UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal, as Patron of the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education & as President of Carers Trust, attends the “Who Cares? Young Adult Carers + Access to Education” Seminar @ Slaughter + May, London

Jan.24 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal, as Director of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games + Paralympic Games, attends a Board Meeting @ Citigroup Centre, London

Jan.24 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal visits The English Speaking Union International Headquarters, Dartmouth House, London

Jan.24 UK: Pss Anne Pss Royal attends the 'Shaping a New Vision for Public Services' Debate/Discussion @ Church House Conference Centre, Dean's Yard, London

Jan.24  UK: Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester, as President of the Britain-Nepal Society, receives Lieutenant Colonel Gerald Birch upon relinquishing his appointment as Chairman & Mr. Roger Potter upon assuming the appointment

Jan.24  UK: Pr.Edward Dk of Kent, as Patron of the Institute of Advanced Motorists Motoring Trust, receives Mr. Simon Best (Chief Executive)

Jan.24  Spain: Infe Felipe Pr of Asturias & Letizia Pss of Asturias open the new Senior Residential Complex (Complejo Residencial de Mayores La Mineria) in Felechosa (Aller), Asturias

Jan.24  Spain: Infe Felipe Pr of Asturias & Letizia Pss of Asturias attend the luncheon commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Fernandez-Vega Opthalmological Institute, in Oviedo, Asturias

Jan.24 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf holds formal audiences with ambassadors from Australia (Gerald Bruce Thomseon), Guatemala (Jorge Putzeys Uriguen) & Costa Rica (Manuel Antonio Barrantes Rodriguez), @ the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Jan.24 Sweden: Q.Silvia attends the Scholarship Award Ceremony of Queen Silvia's Fund for Research on Children + People with Disabilities, @ the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Jan.24  Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with the Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Jan.24  Norway: K.Harald V & Q.Sonja host a luncheon for members of the Supreme Court @ the Royal Palace

Jan.24  Norway: CP Haakon & CPss Mette-Marit attend the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

Jan.24  Denmark: 1st Birthday of Princess Athena of Denmark, Countess of Monpezat   {2012}

Jan.24  Denmark: The Danish Royal Court released new photos of Pss Athena to celebrate her 1st birthday {featuring 4 individual photos of the Princess & one with her mother, Pss Marie}

__________

FRIDAY

Jan.25 Nepal: 13th Wedding Anniversary of Crown Prince Paras of Nepal & Crown Princess Himani of Nepal {2000}

Jan.25  Serbia: CP Alexander II, CPss Katherine, Her.Pr.Peter & Pr.Alexander attend the traditional Saint Sava Performance “Decedents of St. Sava” hosted by the Ministry of Education, Science + Technology @ the Sava Centre in Belgrade

Jan.25 Abu Dhabi/UAE: 65th Birthday of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Emir of Abu Dhabi { 1948}

Jan.25  Bhutan: K.Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck & Q.Jetsun Pema Wangchuck visit India [visit the Gandhi memorial in Rajhat to place a wreath at his tomb; attend a meeting & a reception with the President of India & the Prime Minister of India]

Jan.25  Jordan: K.Abdullah II gives a special address/speech during the 2013 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

Jan.25-Feb.1  Monaco: Historic Monte-Carlo Rally (auto race), Monte-Carlo, Monaco

Jan.25  Monaco: Pr.Albert II participates in a panel discussion entitled “Bolstering Ocean Resilience” during the 2013 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

Jan.25 Monaco: 35th Birthday of (Charlene) The Princess of Monaco {1978}

Jan.25  Netherlands: Q.Beatrix, Pr.Willem-Alexander Pr of Orange & Pss Maxima make a State Visit to Singapore [visit the Singapore-Delft Water Alliance (SDWA) & NUSDeltares to gain insights + updates on the latest water research collaborations between scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) & their Dutch partners; visit the Nanyang Technological University; & attend a meeting with a Dutch community living in Singapore]

Jan.25  Belgium: Pss Astrid visits the King Baudouin Foundation in Brussels to attend a Foundation roundtable on "Clinical research in Belgium + the role of philanthropy", chaired by Professor Emile Boulpaep

Jan.25  Liechtenstein: Pr.Nikolaus signs an agreement about future cooperation between the principality + the non-profit association of the Goethe-Institut (the Federal Republic of Germany’s cultural institution operating worldwide to promote studying the German language + cultural exchange)

Jan.25  Liechtenstein: Pr.Nikolaus gives the opening speech in an evening lecture of the Goethe-Institut @ the National Museum in Vaduz

Jan.25 UK/Scotland: Burns Night

Jan.25  UK: Pr.Charles Pr of Wales, on behalf of The Queen, holds an Investiture @ Buckingham Palace

Jan.25  UK: Pr.Andrew Dk of York visits Switzerland [attends the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos]

Jan.25 UK: Pr.Richard Dk of Gloucester opens the newly restored Old Palace @ The King's School, Palace Green, Ely, Cambridgeshire

Jan.25 Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf, Q.Silvia, CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel attend the seminar on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jean Baptiste Bernadotte, @ the Royal Palace of Stockholm

Jan.25  Norway: K.Harald V presides over the Council of State @ the Royal Palace

Jan.25  Norway: K.Harald V holds an audience with Ms. Reidun Kavli Sirevag, appointed Officer of the Order of St. Olav
  
__________

SATURDAY

Jan.26  Serbia: CP Alexander II & CPss Katherine host the Kingdom of Serbia’s (a monarchist association in Serbia with over 17,000 members & 50 branches all over the country) annual Assembly Meeting @ the Royal Palace {CP Alexander II receives a special diploma from the Assembly of the Kingdom of Serbia Association & addressed the participants with a speech}

Jan.26  Bhutan: K.Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck & Q.Jetsun Pema Wangchuck visit India [attend the 64th Republic Day parade & celebrations]

Jan.26-27 Monaco: Feast of Saint Devote (with attendance from members of the Monagasque Princely Family)

Jan.26  Monaco: Pr.Albert II attends the celebration of the Festival of Sainte-Devote [participates in a torch-light ceremony in front of the Sainte-Devote church, setting a boat ablaze]

Jan.26-27  Sweden: K.Carl XVI Gustaf attends Ski Championships in Falun

Jan.26  Norway: K.Harald V attends the Nordic Norwegian Ski Championships 2013 (NM Ski), in Hamar

Jan.26  Denmark: Pr.Joachim participates in the conclusion of Denmark Championship for VET-DM SKILLS - in NRGI Park + Arena, Aarhus

__________

SUNDAY

Jan.27 Serbia: Feast Day of Saint Sava

Jan.27  Jordan: Q.Rania visits the King Hussein Medical Center in Amman to check in the 1st + only specialty pediatric surgery institution in Jordan

Jan.27  Monaco: Pr.Albert II attends Mass @ the Cathedrale de Monaco in celebration of Sainte-Devote & waves to crowds @ the Palais Princier

Jan.27  Monaco: 14th Religious Wedding Anniversary of Princess Caroline of Hanover, Hereditary Princess of Monaco & Prince Ernst August of Hanover   {1999}

Jan.27  Netherlands: Pss Annette opens the exhibition ‘Step Outside’ special art extraordinary people from the Wurth Collection Special Arts Foundation & the Netherlands’ s-Hertogenbosch

Jan.27  Netherlands: 43rd Birthday of Prince Carlos Xavier of Bourbon-Parma, Duke of Parma + Piacenza   {1970}

Jan.27  Belgium: Pr.Philippe Dk of Brabant attends the ceremony on the occasion of the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust @ the Great Synagogue of Brussels, Brussels

Jan.27  Belgium: Pss Claire attends a show of “Plaster Circus” (includes voluntary rising actors + performers to entertain children in hospital) @ the Institute of the Holy Family of Helmet in Schaerbeek, Brussels

Jan.27  UK: Q.Elizabeth II & Pr.Philip Dk of Edinburgh attend Divine Service led by the Bishop of Southwell + Nottingham (the Rt.Rev.Paul Butler) @ St. Mary Magdalene Church (Sandringham Parish Church), Sandringham

Jan.27  UK: Q.Elizabeth II presents a special prize, a Bible signed by the monarch, to 10-year-old schoolgirl, Abigail Sims (she won the Queen’s Bible Award through her school Flitcham Primary School for proficiency in Religious Instruction), & receives her teacher, Mrs.Angela Eden (Headteacher of Flitcham Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School) @ Sandringham House, Norfolk

Jan.27  Spain: Infe Felipe Pr of Asturias, Inaki Urdangarin Dk of Palma de Mallorca & 3 of his children (including Irene Urdangarin y de Borbon) attend the Men’s Handball World Championships @ Palau Sant Jordi Pavillion in Barcelona, Spain

Jan.27  Sweden: CPss Victoria & Pr.Daniel attend the memorial service @ the Great Synagogue of Stockholm, Stockholm

Jan.27  Norway: K.Harald V attends consecration of Stein Reinertsen, the new Bishop of the bishopric of Agder & Telemark

Jan.27  Denmark: CPss Mary attends the Men’s Handball World Championships @ Palau Sant Jordi Pavillion in Barcelona, Spain (to support Team Denmark vs. Team Spain)